Transportation Engineer-in-Training

Job Number: 56047

The City of Edmonton’s Development Services Branch is hiring an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join their Planning Coordination Unit. Reporting to a Senior Transportation Engineer, this role involves reviewing land development applications—such as statutory plans, rezoning, and road closures—to support the implementation of the City Plan. The EIT will evaluate transportation infrastructure impacts, provide engineering recommendations, and collaborate with diverse partners, including developers, city staff, and the public, to balance project staging and corporate objectives within a growing, complex urban environment.

What will you do?

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Transportation Engineer, you will:

Develop transportation infrastructure solutions and evaluate and quantify impacts to provide short- and long-term recommendations

Review Transportation Impact Assessments (TIAs) for compliance with safety, transit, and design standards

Support Senior Engineers on sensitive or complex decisions by reviewing municipal priorities and emerging industry trends

Prepare written documentation for committee reports, public inquiries, and technical recommendations

Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to deliver customer service and engineering solutions

Review and recommend approval for concept plans, engineering drawings, and permanent road or alley closure requests

Liaise with various City departments and external agencies to ensure integrated planning and engineering alignment

Draft and review amendments for transportation-related bylaws, policies, and procedures

Perform periodic site inspections to verify development requirements and standards

Participate in public engagement activities, team meetings, and other assigned duties as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering Must be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA (in good standing) and working towards a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment

Assets:

Experience preparing or evaluating land development applications from a transportation perspective (including Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plan, and Neighborhood Structure Plan amendments, subdivisions, and rezoning) and Transportation Impact Assessments (TIAs)
Knowledge of and experience with Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering, as well as applicable design and construction standards, specifications, bylaws, and legislationA preferred understanding of municipal regulatory frameworks, including the Municipal Government Act, the City Plan, and the City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw Skills required for success:

Communication & Engagement:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports, deliver presentations, and facilitate public engagement and consultation

Analysis & Problem-Solving:
Proven ability to analyze complex technical information, solve problems, and make timely decisions, supported by strong negotiation, diplomacy, and change management skills

Teamwork & Service Values: A collaborative team player dedicated to service excellence who actively embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity in all professional interactions

Professional Proficiency & Efficiency:
Effective prioritization and time management skills, along with full proficiency in the Google Workspace environment (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
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